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Well the truth of the matter is I've been dieting for the last month and a half in order to get in shape for a physical fitness test next month.

Like Turo, I am 5'6" and used to weigh around 177 lbs., but now I'm around 164 lbs. and love'n my shrink'n gut.

I do a slimfast shake and a glass of oj for b-fast, a salad for lunch, and a sensible dinner. I snack on dried fruit and nut mix in between when I get hungry and for energy for my workouts. And I cut out the sodas and now only do juice or water.

Plus, hitting the gym at 4:30 a.m. weekdays and co-coaching the Cross Country team at our school and running at least 4 miles everyday with the kids doesn't hurt either.

I'm doing the diet were I eat at least 6 times a day. very small fist size portions. I drink tons of water and coffee. for every 4 glasses of water I drink a day, i treat my self with a cup of coffee. I dont drink soda or anything carbonated. I stay away from anything that has sugar.

Sounds good Turo! What's up with the coffee? You know it's a diuretic right, basically dehydrates your body. And the natural sugars (fructose) in things like fruit are good energy sources...I think anyways.

Do we have any nutritionists here on the boards?

I need to loose as much as I can and gain as much strength and cardio endurance as possible. Here are the fitness goals I'm shooting for and events I'll be tested in:

I gotta get back into shape now that the temps out here have come down from dangerous levels. When I lived in Baltimore, I once got my bike all the way up to 40 mph ... it would be cool to try and do that again!

Well, I signed-up guys. I am in the 5'-6" group, and while I am a little over the current standards, I feel my goal is certainly attainable.

Any insight, and exercise tips would be a great add!

I've been riding my bike, while it has been sporatic, it has also helped a bit. I have been fluxuating around 178-182, but definately want to get down to 160 or so. Like Turo though, I'll gladly trade some muscle mass for my soft mid-section.

I signed up in the other thread, but I though I would weigh in here too. (Bad pun intened. )

According to the chart at the doctors office, I am considered borderline obease. At 5'-10" and 237 lbs. I am 57 lbs. over the "ideal weight" for a 5'-10" male, which is 180 lbs. That chart is a load of crap. It does not take into accout body type and mussle mass. As a stocky guy, I carry my weight very well, and with a 48" chest there is no way in heck I will ever be 180 lbs. I can definately loose some weight, and get rid of my gut, but my goal is 220.

That chart is a load of crap. It does not take into accout body type and mussle mass.

I strongly agree with that right there. In high school I was able to leg press 700 lbs and squat 8 rep @ 405 lbs ... my legs really bulked up and are the prime reason why I'd be considered overweight.
Gator ... I'll second what Turo said: you done a great job with that right thre, and it looks great on you!

I am 5'7-5'8. A year ago I weighed 213. Today I weigh 167. Weight Watchers and Exercise helped me lose all that weight. I lost about 40 lbs in 4 months and 46lbs overall so far. I don't think I can lose much more weight as my body is already pretty muscular and there's not much fat left to lose.

I've gained 10 pounds since I have started this project! I've been sitting around the house with my broken foot working on it, instead of working out! (Cop out!) I'm sure my recent diet of hoards of halloween candy didn't play a part in this!

I am a bit nervous too dawning a Boba/Jango costume and id like to see some pics (if anybody out there is around my size) I'm between 250-260 i wear a size 46/48 pants and do have a lil bit of a gut as well BUT I stand 6'4" and a friend of mine said that my height will hide the gut in the suit, does anyone agree with this theory?

According to the chart at the doctors office, I am considered borderline obease. At 5'-10" and 237 lbs. I am 57 lbs. over the "ideal weight" for a 5'-10" male, which is 180 lbs. That chart is a load of crap. It does not take into accout body type and mussle mass. As a stocky guy, I carry my weight very well, and with a 48" chest there is no way in heck I will ever be 180 lbs. I can definately loose some weight, and get rid of my gut, but my goal is 220.

Gator

that chart is crap! i'm nearly 5'10", and i'm about 145. with my frame and metabolism, i couldn't hit 180 if i tried.